TEMPE, AZ – OCTOBER 19: The “Pac 12” logo is displayed on the filed during the college football game between the Washington Huskies and the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Huskies 53-24. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Pac-12 North Non-Conference Schedule Grades

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As I mentioned in the Big 12 grades intro, I’m choosing to grade each team subjectively. Different teams have difference expectations and have to schedule differently. For example, a USC program that is loaded with talent and expects to compete for national titles should schedule non-conference games against teams like Alabama. If Colorado, on the […]

TUCSON, AZ – NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Rich Rodriguez of the Arizona Wildcats reacts on the field prior to the game against Utah Utes at Arizona Stadium on November 14, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50: No. 32 Arizona Wildcats

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Arizona Wildcats 2015 record: 7-6 overall, 3-6 Pac 12 (defeated New Mexico 45-37 in New Mexico Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Will the 2014 or 2015 Wildcats Show Up this Season? Arizona’s drop from rising football power to the bottom of the Pac 12 was as sudden as it was surprising. We all knew that the […]

PROVO, UT – SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Taysom Hill #4 of the Brigham Young Cougars prepares to pass during their game against the Virginia Cavaliers at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 20, 2014 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images )

TSS Top 50: No. 33 BYU Cougars

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BYU Cougars 2015 Record: 9-4 (lost 35-28 to Utah in Las Vegas Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Is a New Years’ Six Bowl in Reach? Is this too much to hope for? It depends on the type of BYU fan involved. Some think that the pipe dream of a New Years’ Six bowl is too much […]

NORMAN, OK – DECEMBER 6: Quarterback Mason Rudolph #10 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks to throw against the Oklahoma Sooners December 6, 2014 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Sooners 38-35 in overtime. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Pokes look to put bitter end to 2015, disrespect out of mind

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You ever eat or drink something terrible and wake up the next morning with the worst of breath and a nagging stomach ache? No? You’re not going to the right restaurants for dinner. At any rate, if there’s any team waking up to 2016 with morning mouth, it’s Oklahoma State. Generally speaking, 2015 doesn’t matter, […]

TSS Roundtable: Which Team Will Win the Big 12 in 2016?

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This week, we’ve covered a number of topics in the Big 12, including non-conference scheduling grades, players to watch, and surprise teams. We’ll conclude our analysis of the league by answering the all-important question: who is going to win the Big 12 conference? Q: Which team will win the Big 12 this fall? Eli Hershkovich […]

TSS Top 50: No. 34 Washington State Cougars

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Washington State Cougars 2015 Record: 9-4 overall, 6-3 Pac-12 (beat Miami 20-14 in Sun Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Can Wazzu repeat the success of 2015? 2012: 3-9 overall and 1-8 in the Pac-12. 2013: 6-7 overall and 4-5 in the Pac-12. 2014: 3-9 overall and 2-7 in the Pac-12. Was Mike Leach wearing out his […]

Quoting Gomer Pyle, the relationship between rushing yards and Texas Tech’s game results in 2013 rates as a “Suh-PRISE, suh-PRISE, suh-PRISE.”

TSS Roundtable: Which Team Will Be the Biggest Surprise in the Big 12?

0 comments by TSS Staff on 7/14/2016

Earlier this week, we’ve discussed non-conference scheduling and players to watch. Today, we’ll gaze into our respective crystal balls and predict which team will be the most pleasant surprise in 2016. Q. Which team will be the biggest surprise in the Big 12 Conference? Kevin Causey On Twitter:

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 12: Linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka #54 of the Virginia Tech Hokies hits Clinton Lynch #49 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 12, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Virginia Tech defeated Georgia Tech 23-21. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50: No. 35 Virginia Tech Hokies

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Virginia Tech Hokies 2015 Record: 7-6 overall, 4-4 ACC (beat Tulsa 55-52 in the Independence Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Are the Hokies a contender in the Coastal this season? Make no mistake about it: Frank Beamer is a tough act to follow. He took over a struggling Hokie program back in 1987 and molded into […]

TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates their 38-17 win over the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 9, 2013 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Nick Saban deserves esteem for defense of Alabama’s Cam Robinson at SEC Media Days

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Alabama head coach Nick Saban entered SEC Media Days’ Wednesday session, unaware of the spat that was about to transpire between him and SEC Network host Paul Finebaum. On May 17, Alabama left tackle Cam Robinson and defensive back Laurence “Hootie” Jones were arrested in Monroe, Louisiana 

of the Oklahoma Sooners against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 12, 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

TSS Roundtable: Who is the player to watch in the Big 12?

0 comments by TSS Staff on 7/13/2016

Thus far, we’ve covered the Sun Belt, MAC, Conference USA, Mountain West, and American Athletic Conference in our preseason roundtable series. This week, we’ll move on to the Power 5 conferences, starting with the Big 12. Q. Who is the player to watch in the Big 12 Conference? Eli Hershkovich On Twitter @CFBZ As a […]

Big 12 Non-Conference Schedule Grades

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Grading teams on their non-conference schedules is always a tough task. There are generally two ways to do it. You can either give objective criteria as to what constitutes a good grade, or you can subjectively relate the value of each nonconference game to the team that scheduled it. I don’t like the first choice, […]

COLLEGE STATION, TX – NOVEMBER 14: Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs for a 22-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game against the Western Carolina Catamounts at Kyle Field on November 14, 2015 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50: No. 36 Texas A&M Aggies

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1 Burning Question: Will Texas A&M Have a Big Season To Get Kevin Sumlin off the hot seat? Sumlin’s career in College Station got off to a fantastic start. In his first season at A&M, he led the Aggies to an 11-2 record, which included a victory over eventual national champion Alabama…in Tuscaloosa. He followed […]

EVANSTON, IL – SEPTEMBER 12: Members of the Northwestern Wildcats run onto the field before a agem against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Ryan Field on September 12, 2015 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50: No. 37 Northwestern Wildcats

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Northwestern Wildcats 2015 Record: 10-3 overall, 6-2 Big Ten (lost to Tennessee 45-6 in the Outback Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Can Northwestern sustain the success from last season? A campaign ago, Northwestern finally proved its ability to contend in the Big Ten, winning 10 regular season games for the first time in 22 years. Now, […]

MORGANTOWN, WV – OCTOBER 18: The West Virginia Mountaineers run onto the field before the game against the Baylor Bears on October 18, 2014 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50: No. 38 West Virginia Mountaineers

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West Virginia Mountaineers 2015 Record: 8-4 Overall, 5-4 Big 12 (defeated Arizona State 44-28 in the Cactus Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Will the Mountaineer offense do enough for Dana Holgorsen to keep his job? Last season should have served as a stepping stone for the West Virginia program. Eight wins is the most that the school has […]

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